Father Albert J. Todd Council 12119
• 1005 Wilbon Road • Fuquay-Varina, NC27526 •

Meeting Minutes for: July 8, 2008

Prepared by Wally Chaplin, Recorder

Pre-Meeting Presentation: N/A

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

The Meeting was called to order by GK Bruce Meyer at7:34PM.

  1. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards(Outside Guard, Bro. Anthony Convery):

All present are in possession of a current membership card.

  1. Opening Prayer:The Lord’s Prayer was led byBro. Tommy Rosati.

4.Pledge of Allegiance:The pledge was led by GK Bruce Meyer.

5. Roll Call of Officers:

Grand Knight: Bruce Meyer / Present
Chaplain: Rev. Mark Betti / Excused
Deputy Grand Knight: Tommy Rosati / Present
Chancellor: Mark Leuver / Present
Recorder: Wally Chaplin / Present
Financial Secretary: Pete Majewski / Excused
Treasurer: Sean Mayefskie / Present
Lecturer: Vacant / N/A
Advocate: Jim O’Donnell / Present
Warden: Dave Peters / Excused
Inside Guard: Brad Boland / Excused
Outside Guard: Anthony Convery / Present
3 Year Trustee: Tim Hughes / Present
2 Year Trustee: Dave Dillman / Excused
1 Year Trustee: Tom Hokemeyer / Present

6.Opening Ode: Omitted

  1. Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes:

Motion made by Bro. Tommy Rosatiand seconded by Bro. Tony Pernato approve the minutes of the June meetingas published. Motion passed by unanimous verbal consent.

8. Report of Admissions Committee and Reading of Applications: None

  1. Balloting for Membership (New members, readmissions, and reapplications): Not Applicable

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10. Reading of Notices of Application in other Councils: Not Applicable

  1. Initiations: Not Applicable

12. Grand Knight’s Report(Bruce Meyer): Brothers,

I want to thank you all for allowing me to serve the council as Grand Knight. As we start a new fraternal year, I am excited about the momentum that is being carried from the last. I would also like to recognize and thank Tim Hughes past Grand Knight, the past Council Officers, Service committees and the Directors. As a result of their efforts we have a solid foundation to build to on.

I would also like introduce the rest of the council members for this coming year (* first timers).

Chaplain: Rev. Mark Betti

Deputy Grand Knight:Tommy Rosati *

Chancellor:Mark Leuver *

Recorder:Wally Chaplin

Financial Secretary:Pete Majewski

Treasurer:Sean Mayefski

Advocate:Jim O’Donnell

Warden:Dave Peters *

Inside Guard:Brad Boland*

Outside Guard:Anthony Convery*

3 Year Trustee: Tim Hughes

2 Year Trustee: Dave Dillman

1 Year Trustee: Tom Hokemeyer

This is a strong leadership team that I know will continue to move us forward as Knights of Columbus and our unending pursuit of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Last year we had multiple successful events and accomplishments. We had a record number of new members join our council. It is not just those on council that makes our activities successful, it is our council family and the participation of the membership. My goal as Grand Knight is to foster our increasing council family and to build on the energy from our growth. I truly appreciate this opportunity.

Vivat Jesus

  1. Chaplain’s Report (Fr. Mark Betti): Omitted in Fr. Betti’s absence.
  1. Treasurer’s Report (Bro. Sean Mayefskie):

As to today, we have $9711.97 in checking, of which $799.00 is for Knights in need.

  1. Reading by Grand Knight of Receipts of Treasurer to Financial Secretary and Treasurer’s Voucher of Deposit: Omitted
  2. Reading of Bills and Communications: Omitted
  1. Financial Secretary’s Report (Bro. Pete Majewski, FS): Bro. Majewski had an excused absence. He sent his report by email to the Recorder Wally Chaplin for presentation at the meeting as follows:

As of July 7, 2008 we have 178 members. We have a quota change for the 2008-2009 fraternal year, we now have to obtain 9 new members and 4 new insurance members up from 7 and 3 respectively for last year.

I would like to report that 103 members are currently paid-up and eligible for the attendance prize. Thank you for paying your dues on time. I will be sending out 2nd notices soon.

Now that I have some free time I will see if I can get DVD, “A Preview of Pope Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Visit to the US”, up onto the Council website. (See Unfinished Business below.)

  1. Report of Auditors and Trustees: No Report
  1. Chancellor’s Report of Vocations (Bro. Mark Leuver): No Report
  1. Report ofService Program Committees(DGK Tommy Rosati):
  • Council Activities: (Director Still Needed): No Report
  • Church Activities: (Bro. Jim O’Donnell, Director)

Bro. Jim reported that he was approached by the Parish Staff regarding cleanup of the area around the sides of the storage sheds. The only thing outside the storage sheds that belongs to the Knights is an old B-B-Q sign. Bro. O’Donnell will advise the Parish that the sign can be thrown away.

There have also been complaints expressed regarding the broken handle on one of the ovens in the kitchen. The Council will replace the handle.

Pro-Life Committee (Bro. Mike Mroz):

Fr. Mark has decided against allowing a Baby Bottle Campaign this year because of the ongoing St. Bernadette Church Development Campaign. He doesn't want other fund raisers to conflict with the building campaign.

Priests for Life (Bro. Jack Stabile):

Bro. Jack was the first Pro-Life Chairman of the Council. At that time he got the Council involved in supporting the Priests for Life. The mission of Priests for Life is to unite and encourage all clergy to give special emphasis to the life issues in their ministry. It also seeks to help them take a more vocal and active role in the pro-life movement, with predominant emphasis on the issues of abortion and euthanasia.

Bro. Stabile has continued to receive mailings from the Priests for Life through the succeeding years. He brought to tonight’s meeting a recent letter from Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, requesting funds to be used to rouse our fellow Americans to get involved in this year’s pivotal elections and prevent those at all levels of government – federal, state and local – who are poised to take over positions of authority and seek to advance their agenda regarding the killing of the unborn, as well as their initiatives regarding the infirm, the aged and the disabled. A copy of the letter from Fr. Frank is attached to these minutes. (Also see New Business below.)

Relics of the Mexican Martyrs

Twenty five Mexicans martyred during the persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico in the 1920s and '30s were canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000. Two additional Mexican Martyrs were beatified in 2005. The relics of six priests among those Mexican martyrs have been on a tour of the United States under the sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus. All six priests had been members of the Knights of Columbus. Relics have long been a part of Catholic devotional practice. Since the days of the Apostles, Christians have preserved and honored the physical remains of, and objects associated with, men and women recognized as saints. The North Carolina State Council of the Knights of Columbus has advised PGK Tim Hughes that a requilary containing the relics of the six martyred priestswill be here at St. Bernadette Church on Sunday July 20th between the 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm Masses. The State Council has asked for our Council and 4th Degree participation in the event. Bro. Jim O’Donnell will contact Fr. Mark regarding 4th Degree involvement.

  • Community Activities:(Bro. Mark Leuver, Director)

LAMB Program (Bro. Mark Leuver):

Whatsoever you do to the "Least Among My Brethren (LAMB) “

Operation Lamb is a Knights of Columbus Non-Profit organization that supports groups that assist people with mental retardation, especially children.

  • Bro. Leuver collected $1.00 each from 7 members in attendance that weren’t carrying a Rosary.
  • Donut sales after the 7:45and 9:30 Masses on June 15th raised approximately $100 for LAMB.
  • We have almost attained 1/5 of our $5, 00.00 goal for LAMB this calendar year.
  • Bro. Mark will be looking for help with the LAMB Tootsie Roll Drive in coming months.
  • Look for LAMB postings in the Parish Bulletin.

LAMB Spaghetti Dinners (Bro. Dave Onofrio):

On Saturday, June 21st, our Council hosted a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit LAMB.I want to thank each and every one of you for your contribution to making the spaghetti dinner a success. You truly understand the first2 principles of our Order: CHARITY -You were the 25 men who dedicated over 130 man hours to raise $569.31 (net profit); and UNITY - We banded together toserve 213 people. We formed a team of men who had one goal in mind and were determined tocarry it out - to help those who are intellectually challenged in the Fuquay Varina and HollySprings area. Thank you for all you did and we are proud to call you Brother Knights. (A copy of the Spaghetti Dinner Financial Report is attached at the end of these minutes). Our next Spaghetti Dinner for LAMB will be on Saturday, July 19th. I signup sheet to help has been put out at tonight’s meeting. An email appeal for help will be sent out.

2008 Knights of Columbus Operation Lamb Read-a-Thon!

Kids simply obtain sponsor pledges from friends and relatives based on the number of books they can read before August24th. To join in the fun, they need to pick up a handout from the K of Cdisplay board in the Church Commons Area, or contact Bro. Tom Hokemyer(557-0424 or ). Top Reader prizes will be awarded at an Ice Cream Social in September.

  • Family Activities: (Bro. Tom Hockemeyer, Director)

Attempts to hold a Durham Bull Night in May and July did not work out. Bro. Hockemeyer is now planning a Durham Bulls Night for Council members and their families on Sat., August 9th. Contact Bro. Tom if you are interested. Bro. Hockemeyer is now looking at September date for a Council Family Picnic, probably at HarrisLake.

  • Youth Activities:(Bro. Michael Zazzeri): No Report.
  • Membership Activities: (Bro. Dave Onofrio, Director)

There are still three men who need to make their First Degree. The Council will hold a First Degree Exemplification prior to our Council business meeting on September 9th. Dave will invite them to our Council Family Picnic to be held in September.

It was reported that Fr. Mark is going to propose our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Louis Angel Hurtado, for membership in the Knights of Columbus. Fr. Luis has come to St. Bernadette Parish from St. Anne Parish in Edenton.

  1. Report of Standing Committees:
  • Blood Drives(Bro. Dave Dillman): No Report due to Bro. Dave’sexcused absence.

A blood drive was held on June 19th. The dates for our remainingblood drives in 2008 held in cooperation with RexHospital are: September 25th and December 4th. You can sign up to donate on the bulletin board in the commons area or on the Council website,

  • Council By-Laws Revision: (Bro. Dave Onofrio)

Brother Onofrio presented the proposed changes to the Council By-Laws at the March business meeting. They were voted on and unanimously accepted at the April meeting.. The new By-Laws were sent to the Supreme Headquarters Advocate for approval. The Supreme Advocate’s office sent the by-laws back to the Council with instructions to enter them for approval through a new on-line facility recently provided on the Supreme Headquarters website. At the June meeting, Bro. Onofrio will look into sending the by-laws via the website. Status: Brother Onofrio has not yet completed this item because he was awaiting info from immediate PGK Tim Hughes. Bro. Tim passed the necessary information sent by Supreme to Bro. Onofrio at tonight’s meeting.

  1. Unfinished Business:
  • A Guide to Praying the Rosary

A motion was made at the June meeting by Bro. Dave Onofrio that the Council order 200 New Guides to Praying the Rosary and provide one to every Council member. The motion was seconded by Bo. Tony Perna. . The motion passed by unanimous verbal consent. The status of the order is currently unknown since the Financial Secretary who generally orders supplies from the Supreme Supply Department was excused from tonight’s meeting.

  • Journey of Hope

A newDVD entitled, “A Preview of Pope Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Visit to the US” has been received by the Council. Run time is 28:30. At the June meeting, FS Pete Majewski was asked to look into whether or not it can be put on the Council website for viewing by the Council members.

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Bro. Majewskistated in his Financial Secretary report sent to Recorder Wally Chaplin for tonight’s meetingthatnow that he has some free time he will see if he can get the DVDup onto the Council website.

  1. New Business:
  • 2008 North CarolinaState Council Organizational Meeting

All Saints Council 9709 of Raleighwill host the 2008 North Carolina State Council Organizational Meeting on July 11-13, 2008, at the North Raleigh Hilton Hotel. DGK Tommy Rosati and LAMB Chairman Mark Leuverwill represent our Council at the meeting sessions.

  • Installation of Council Officers:

The Installation of Council Officers for the 2008 – 2009 Fraternal Year is on the Council Calendar for July 22nd following the Tues. evening Mass at St. Bernadette Church. The Grand Knight will coordinate this with Fr. Mark and our new District Deputy. All Council members and their families are invited to attend. An email will be sent out once the details are finalized.

  • Priests for Life

See item in Church Activity Report above. A motion was made by Bro. Dave Onofrio andseconded by Bro. Mark Leuver that the Council donate $200 to Priests for Life. Following discussions Bro. Onofrio amended his motion so that the Council donate $1,000.00 to Priests for Life, to be funded with the remaining Baby Bottle Campaign funds and the balance to come from Council funds. The amended motion passed.

  • Life Memorial Fund

Bro. Mike Mroz made a motion which was seconded by Bro. Mark Leuver that the Council start a campaign to raise money for a Life Memorial to be put on the grounds of St. Bernadette Church. The memorial would be in the form of an inscribed stone. It could cost anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 depending on the size stone and inscription. The motion passed by unanimous verbal consent.

Bro. Tom Hokemeyer then made a motion that the Council seed the Life Memorial Fund with $100.00 and that fund be tracked and reported as a separate item in the checking account like is done with the Knight’s in Need Fund.. The motion was seconded by Bro. Mark Leuver and passed by verbal vote.

  1. Report of Fourth Degree:
  • Fr.H. Charles Mulholland Assembly #2983 (Bro. Jim O’Donnell):

The next Exemplification of the 4th Degree will be held at the Greensboro Embassy Suites on October 25th. The eligibility requirements for a brothers to make his 4th Degree is he has to be 3rd Degree Knight and have been a member of the order for one year. Waivers of the one year requirement are possible if applied for enough lead time. If you are interested in making your 4th Degree contact Bro. Jim O’Donnell of Bro. Dave Onofrio.

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  • Fr. Paul of Graymoor Assembly #2446 (Bro. Jim McNally): No Report since Br. Jim did not attend this evening’s meeting.
  1. Insurance Field Agent’s Report: (Bro. Michael Martin, FIC) – Omitted in Bro. Martin’s absence.

Set up an appointment with Bro. Michael to put an insurance and investment plan in place that will help your family when help is most needed. His Business Phone is: 919-303-2930, his Cell Phone is: 919-244-3969, and his Email is:

  1. District Deputy’s Report: (New DD Not Yet Identified)
  1. Good of the Order:

Prayers were requested for:

  • Bro. Dave Onofrio’s wife. She recently had double knee replacement surgery
  • Bro. Mike Mroz’s wife. She recently had back surgery.
  • Hugh McNally, brother of Bro. Jim McNally
  • Patrick McNally, son of Bro. Jim McNally. Patrick is serving in Iraq.
  • All military at home and abroad
  • Vocations for the Priesthood
  1. Chaplain’s Summation: (Fr. Mark Betti) – Omitted in Fr. Betti’s absence.
  1. Closing Prayer: The Closing prayer was led by GK Bruce Meyer.
  1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by GKBruce Meyer at 8:40PM.
  1. Attendance drawing:

The name Lawson Fanneywas drawn. Bro.Fanneywas not present at the meeting to collect the $40.00 attendance prize. Next month’s attendance drawing prize will roll over to $50.00.

Attachment 1. Financial Report of Spaghetti Dinner on 06/21/2008

Attachment 2. Letter from Fr. Frank Pavone, Executive Director of Priests for Life

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